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Dr. Tony Buffington is a professor of clinical sciences and an adjunct professor of urology at The Ohio State University. One of his primary areas of interest is the role of stress and disease in companion animals and humans. About Dr. Tony Buffington ›

Dr. Dennis Chew taught at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine for 36 years and is now a professor emeritus. He pioneered many of the diagnostic procedures used today for urinary endoscopy in dogs and cats. About Dr. Dennis Chew ›

Dr. Ann Hohenhaus is the third generation of her family to pursue veterinary medicine. After graduating from Cornell University in 1985, and spending a year at a mixed-animal practice, she moved to New York City, where she accepted an internship at the world-renowned Animal Medical Center. About Dr. Ann Hohenhaus ›

Dr. Nancy Kay graduated from Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine and is an author as well as a specialist in small animal internal medicine at Upstate Veterinary Specialists with offices in Asheville, North Carolina and Greenville, South Carolina. About Dr. Nancy Kay ›

Dr. Donna Spector is a board-certified veterinary internal medicine specialist who has written and lectured extensively on such topics as nutrition, gastrointestinal disorders, kidney failure and respiratory disease. About Dr. Donna Spector ›

Dr. Ian Spiegel is a board-certified veterinary dermatologist. An author of numerous scientific publications, he is the chief of dermatology and allergy at four large emergency and specialty care veterinary practices. About Dr. Ian Spiegel ›

Dr. Tina Wismer is currently the Medical Director of the ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center. In July 2003, Dr. Wismer became a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology and the American Board of Veterinary Toxicology. About Dr. Tina Wismer ›

Dr. Becker, "America's Veterinarian," is the popular veterinary contributor to ABC-TV's "Good Morning America," the resident veterinarian on "The Dr. Oz Show" and the pet expert for the American Association of Retired Persons. About Dr. Marty Becker ›

Dr. Patty Khuly is a practicing veterinarian based in Miami, Fla. She’s been a passionate blogger for almost six years, cutting her teeth on Dolittler.com and later moving on to the Daily Vet and Fully Vetted. About Dr. Patty Khuly ›

Dr. Andy Roark is a practicing veterinarian at Cleveland Park Animal Hospital in Greenville, S.C., where he lives out his dream of caring for animals and educating their owners on optimal pet health. He currently serves on the NAVC Program Committee, the Veterinary Team Brief Advisory Board and the National VBMA Advisory Board. About Dr. Andy Roark ›

Dr. Laurie Hess is one of approximately 150 bird specialists in the world board-certified by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. In 2010 she opened the Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics in Bedford Hills, N.Y., where she exclusively treats birds, ferrets, rabbits, rodents, reptiles and other exotic pets. About Dr. Laurie Hess ›

As the daughter of Dr. Marty Becker, "America's Veterinarian," it was pretty much a given that Mikkel Becker would choose a career working with animals. A skilled dog-trainer, Mikkel is an honors graduate of the rigorous and prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers at the San Francisco SPCA. About Mikkel Becker ›

Kim Campbell Thornton has been writing about dogs and cats for 25 years. She's the award-winning author of more than two dozen books, including Careers With Dogs: The Comprehensive Guide to Finding Your Dream Job. About Kim Campbell Thornton ›